My mom is strict catholic but I recenly found another church where I have gottan vey close to god. How can I convince her to laet me go to at least youth group at the other church and accept their beliefs? Prayers would also be greatly apreciated!
2006-12-11 10:21:31 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
you will probably have to wait until you are out on your own if she is that strict... going to another youth group is one thing but accepting their beliefs is another... and maybe that is what she doesnt like... tell her you would like to go and see if she would go to a service with you... and then depending on how she feels maybe she will consent to the youth group :o)
2006-12-11 10:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
Well, I am coming from a somewhat similar situation to you, in that I was raised by a Catholic father and a mother who doesn't follow any religion, and then chose to become a "regular" Christian myself. (I bounce between denominations: Wesleyan, Baptist, and now Mennonite Brethren). My father didn't really so much appreciate that I was going elsewhere from Catholic, but talking about your faith, and how close you feel to God elsewhere is very important. You also need to share how you didn't find the closeness with Him that you were looking for in the Catholic religion, and have found it where you want to go now. Remind her that you are worshipping the same God, and share the same beliefs, with just a few differences due to denomination. Trust that God will make her heart open to what you have to say, and be in constant prayer over this situation. :)
I will be praying for you as well...
Many blessings,
Melissa
2006-12-11 18:45:27 · answer #2 · answered by whooblue42 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know you are close to God? Devils can make it seem like you are close to God, by giving you feelings and touching your soul in various ways. I know, I was there. I am Eastern Orthodox Christian now, but formerly I was of the charismatic renewal movement. I can no longer speak in toungues having had a wonderful exorcism by an Eastern Orthodox Priest. Be very careful what you experience, feelings and thoughts can be so easily manipulated. Father Seraphim Rose wrote about this extensively, in his book, Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future.
2006-12-11 18:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by Felicitas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your mom about the way that you are feeling. Remind her that finding God, and developing a close, personal relationship with God is more important than your religious affiliation, the church you go to, or your worship style. Talk to her honestly, like you would want to be talked to in the same situation. Tell her that you would like to attend the church that you are finding God in, and you feel like your spiritual needs are being met there, and that you would like to join the youth group, and continue to follow God. Maybe you could offer up a compromise. Does the church that you like have services on another day besides Sunday, like mid-week services or something? Maybe you could attend mid-week services and youth group at your church, and attend church with your mom so she can have the "picture perfect family" at church. Or, if that's not what you want to do, maybe you could agree to attend church with her on special days, like holidays. Really, it's all about give and take, and finding God and attending a church where your spiritual needs are met has to be your number one priority. Your mom's faith can't save you, but your own faith can, keep that in mind when you talk to her, and remind her how important it is for you to find your own spiritual path in life.
2006-12-11 18:30:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a tough one,MIchelle. You must honor your Mother. But you must obey God rather than Man.
I would solicite prayers from the youth group,and you must pray as well. God sees the situation and he is in control. I would periodically ask for prayers in the forum as well.
ps I will pray as well.
pss "batraylov-had a very good answer-check it out.
2006-12-11 18:30:33 · answer #5 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her that at her church she feels close to god and you want the same thing but the other church makes you feel closer. If she is a true christian she should understand and if not, well, ask god for guidance because he most likely wants to help
2006-12-11 18:24:57 · answer #6 · answered by Union Jack 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
GOD is calling you to greater things! TELL YOUR MOTHER that YOU love the LORD AND HAVE FOUND A CHURCH WHERE YOU FEEL YOU CAN GROW CLOSER TO HIM! the devil will use her to try to make you stop going to that church... but pray and the LORD will guide you... shout for joy cause GOD has started to do great and awesome things in your life!! GLORY TO JESUS!!
2006-12-11 18:29:15 · answer #7 · answered by hazel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which church have you chosen?
Your mother is rightly aprehensive about your choice, mainly because she knows nothing about it. You must demonstrate to her that your love for the Lord has grown, and that (if your choice is Evangelical) you love and obey the same God and bible as she does.
Eventually, with prayer, she will see how you are growing and being nurtured, but don't expect it to happen right away.
2006-12-11 18:26:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell her you want to do Church activities with this group. If she's a Christian, she shouldn't have any problem with WHERE you go to be Christian. Tell her you'll still participate with your old Church, but you feel that this other one gets you closest to God.
2006-12-11 18:25:51 · answer #9 · answered by roxusan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religion isn't about practices, it's about spirituality. Take her to a service. Explain why it's important to you. Is she pragmatic? Because then the ends should justify the means. Not that your beliefs need justification (unless you're a Scientologist). Sorry if that doesn't help.
2006-12-11 18:28:37 · answer #10 · answered by adrienne06052 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋